- and the symptoms of anxiety can be managed if treatment is sought early.

It is important to ensure that people affected by anxiety have access to accurate information, advice and ongoing support as we know that early intervention often prevents the development of more entrenched and difficult to treat anxiety disorders.

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Click the images below to find out how to recognise the signs and learn how to manage your anxiety before it begins to have a negative impact on your wellbeing.

Self-improvement, support and treatment

There are many ways you can help ease the symptoms of anxiety yourself or for others.

UK charity, Anxiety UK, works to support those living with anxiety disorders. They also provide information and resources about anxiety. Click the image below to find out more.

Young people and anxiety

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems affecting young people with around 20% experiencing an anxiety disorder at a given time (this equates to around 5 people in every class).

13.3% of 16 – 19 year olds and 15.8% of 20 – 24 year olds have experienced an episode of anxiety

0.9% of 16 – 19 year olds and 1.9% of 20 – 24 year olds have experienced an episode of obsessive compulsive disorder.

(Source: Anxiety UK)

Some young people find that if their anxiety symptoms are fairly mild, they might be relieved with lifestyle changes like getting regular exercise or self-help strategies and well as support from family and friends.

If your symptoms of anxiety are moderate to severe you might need additional treatment such as psychological and/or medical treatment.